Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine—perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Related Articles ...

Our test cook made these Halloween cut-outs using the same recipe for anise cut-outs that she uses at Christmas time. And she made sure to add some icing. This is how the cookies look without icing.

Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside. Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the eggs, sugar and anise extract until thick and pale, so when the beater is lifted, the mixture ...

Christmas cookies are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. There’s just something about filling the kitchen with trays of gingerbread, sugar cookies, and anything with chocolate that makes ...

Ah, the finished plate of Christmas cookies, smelling fragrantly of anise oil. Some came out thicker than others; the thinnest ones were destined for executive editor Joe Soprano to taste. Some of ...

A Christmas treat for all to enjoy are these delicate, cake-like Italian anise cookies, glazed with icing and topped with colorful candy sprinkles. Italian anise cookies have a mild licorice flavoring ...